Spider-Man swings to Manila malls for a "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Meet n' Greet!

Heads up webheads and fans of Spider-Man in the Philippines! Thanks to the folks at Columbia Pictures Philippines, you'll be able to catch your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man - as he's swinging to Manila for a meet n' greet session with his fans! First on Saturday he'll be going to ABS-CBN for an interview session, and after that he'll be doing his first meet n' greet at SM Megamall's Fashion Hall! After that on Sunday, the wallcrawler will swing to Gateway for the last day of the weekend's tour!

Before Spider-Man: Homecoming hits this July, go meet this webheaded wonder!

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends Teaser Poster released

Revealed by Warner Bros. PH in their official Facebook page and just in time for Kenshin Manila fever with the release of "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" this week (see my review for that film here at my Review blog site), the very first teaser poster for  "Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends" is now online!

『Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno / The Legend Ends』 Trailer
As the second part of a storyline that adapts the "Kyoto Arc" saga from Nobuhiro Watsuki's epic Rurouni Kenshin series (know as Samurai X to wester audiences), this film comes a month after Kyoto Inferno, so be prepared to see it in theaters this September!

Of course, it's a SPOILER to tell why Kenshin is unconscious and who's the man standing in front of him in the one sheet, so you'll have to see the movie for yourselves as it's now showing in cinemas!

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno is no showing in Philippine cinemas, while Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends will open on September 24!

Remembering Paul Walker...

Unfortunate news has hit for fans of the Fast & Furious franchise, as lead protagonist and Brian O'Conner actor Paul Walker has tragically passed away according to reports from TMZ and various news sites, including his personal Facebook fanpage.

It's really sad news to bear, especially since Walker was in the midst of a charity event for his organization "Reach Out Worldwide" when he died, which was aimed at providing relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines.

Update: Vin Diesel, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and other Fast & Furious co-stars react to Walker's passing via Comic Book.com.

One of the last bits of footage when he was still among us was posted by TMZ, when he was in LAX.



And several tributes like this one from Latinusnews HD have since surfaced.

Paul Walker Dies car crash - Brian Fast & Furious Dead at 40 [TRIBUTE] R.I.P 2013
The Fast & Furious franchise will certainly be different without O'Conner around, and filming for the next film, Fast & Furious 7, is in post-production, which will be his final appearance in the franchise. It's unknown how this affects the film's development, but that's beside the point, as a star in Hollywood has passed on. We can only hope he's in a better place now.

R.I.P Paul Walker, and thanks for entertaining us with your talent and acting.

Happy Thanksgiving Bat-Day!

Today is a day we give thanks for our countless blessings and gifts, and I'd like to extend my gratitude and warm form of appreciation via this gathering of Batman figs I took with Instagram, wishing everyone a "Happy Thankgiving" the Batman way! It's truly been a year of exciting things and interesting stuff, and we can only look forward to more as we count down to Christmas and the New Year!

Also, treat yourself to more Batman awesome this Thanksgiving by grabbing yourself a copy of the last Christopher Nolan flick, The Dark Knight Rises... Or the ENTIRE "The Dark Knight Trilogy" set! It arrives in stores on November 28th in The Philippines, and December 4th in the US!  For Philippine buyers, find out details via Astroplus' Facebook page!

Happy Thanksgiving people, and God Bless! - Timzster, PopCulture Crusader

Rurouni Kenshin shows in the RP this October via SM Cinemas!

Good things truly come to those who wait, and for Rurouni Kenshin/ Samurai X fans in the Philippines, that time is coming this October!

By way of SM Cinema's Facebook page and the millions (and millions) of RK fans reposting, Rurouni Kenshin is FINALLY coming to Philippine shores this October 17, exclusively on SM Cinemas!

UPDATE (9/12 @ 11:05PM): As of the evening of September 12, SM Cinema's Facebook page took down the original post, picture, and story advertising the release of "Rurouni Kenshin" in SM Cinemas in the Philippines. More details to follow as they arise.

UPDATE (9/13 @ 1:10AM): The film is still pushing through with its release, and an article by ZEN Otaku Honbu clarifies matters on the SM Cinema Facebook page post. The October 17 date is still tentative... But Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be showing on the RP!

R.I.P Mang Dolphy

Sad news hit the Philippines today, as Filipino acting legend and "King Of Comedy" Dolphy passed away. The news was confirmed by various media sites and social networks, including Yahoo! PH, ABS-CBN, and GMA 7.

Known for his countless roles and shows, including personas "John Puruntong" "Kevin Cosme", "Pidol", and "James Batman" (A Parody of James Bond and Batman, pictured above), Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon, Sr. was a man who genuinely made people laugh and forget their woes with his comedic presence. He was a consumate performer who literally started his career during World War II, where he watched stage shows and was eventually hired to become a dancer. Eventually he went on to radio and television work, and soon moved up the ladder to do countless classic movies and serials that have defined his career and made him an iconic presence for generations of Filipinos. His passing comes 15 days shy of his 84th birthday, and he will truly be missed by all.


Here is ANC's look back at the career of the King of Comedy.




A look at the life of Dolphy

R.I.P Mang Dolphy, and thank you for the laughs and memories.

ToyCon 2012: The Dark Knight Rises Batsuit on display at the Warner Bros. booth!

On this year's installment of The Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention, Warner Bros., DC Comics, and ToyCon PH have teamed up to present fans of all things Batman with a special treat - the official replica of the batsuit worn by actor Christian Bale in The Dark Knight/ The Dark Knight Rises! Starting today June 15, the suit will be on display to the general public, located in the TDKR booth provided by Warner Bros. Philippines! Anyone looking forward to Christopher Nolan's epic final chapter to The Dark Knight legend will surely want to check this out, and I myself have had the opportunity to see it personally, as pictured below!

For more info and details on the ToyCon, be sure to visit my official blog Timzster and Facebook page, as well as the ToyCon PH website and Facebook Page!

The 11th ToyCon is currently running this weekend at SM Megatrade Halls 1,2, and 3 at the SM Megamall. Also, be sure to catch The Dark Knight Rises when it premieres in theaters this July 20!

The 11th Philippine Toycon 2012: Official poster and details

This year marks another exciting adventure for collectors, cosplayers, and hobbyists alike, as they all gather once more for The 11th annual Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention!

To be held at Megatrade Halls 1-2-3 over at the SM Megamall, this Toycon looks to be the biggest one yet, as it not only features more room and space for more activities, but will also see heavy promotions for Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend based on DC Comics' Batman, The Dark Knight Rises!


The Dark Knight Rises Trailer #3

If you live in or happen to be visiting the Philippines this month, be sure to check out Toycon 2012! For more information and details, visit Toycon PH's official website and Facebook Page!

Toycon 2012 happens on June 15, 16 & 17!

The Avengers assemble with tons of awesome reviews!

Now that they've assembled into theaters (internationally at least), Marvel's The Avengers is causing a hype storm and bringing fanboys and moviegoers together like never before. It's a tremendous effort that was successfully pulled off by director Joss Whedon, Walt Disney Pictures, and Marvel Studios, and the returns are bigger than anything ever imagined! For its first two days alone since opening on April 25th The Philippines, the film has earned more than P101 Million, and that's a lot for a movie that brings together the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Black Widow! The film has yet to make its debut in US theaters, and will officially open on May 4 over there. The film has literally ushered in summer blockbuster madness, and will continue to do so for some time!

That aside, if you need convincing of how good this film is, check out these awesome reviews!

Timzster/ PopCulture Crusader - Non-Spoiler Review: Marvel's The Avengers!

CerboJam/ NextJam - Flick Review: Marvel's The Avengers!

Mark Templar/ Movie Buff - Coming Soon

The Fanboy SEO - MOVIE REVIEW: Marvel's The Avengers - Contains Spoilers

Geekmatic - Non-Spoiler Review: Marvel's The Avengers

FlipGeeks - MOVIE REVIEW: Marvel's The Avengers 

The Avengers assemble in theaters on April 25 internationally and May 4 in the US!

Fully Booked: David Finch will be in Manila this March 17 and 18!

Announced by Comic Odyssey earlier in the day, Fully Booked has officially announced via their Tumblr page that DC Comics artist David Finch will be coming to Manila, Philippines on March 17 and 18 to meet and greet fans at the bookstore's branch at Bonifacio High Street. This comes after last week's unfortunate news, where unforeseen circumstances had to force Mr. Finch to miss his scheduled tour for March 11, 12, and 13. Now the man behind Batman: The Dark Knight  is really coming this time, and anyone living in Manila who's a fan of his works and comics will surely want to plan their weekends for this!

Here's the official announcement from Fully Booked themselves via Tumblr!

"David Finch in Manila has been rescheduled to THIS WEEKEND! :-) We are very happy to announce this and will be releasing the details as soon as we can. Kindly stay tuned and help spread the word to the rest of his fans! :-)"


Be sure to catch David Finch at Fully Booked at BHS this Saturday and Sunday! Also, resident DC Comics cosplayers Justice PH/ Gotham PH and Gotham Madness will be there to support the artist and bookstore, wearing the cape, cowl, and uniforms of the characters from the Batman universe! See you all there!

Batman Trivia Quiz and David Finch!

Batman fans out there will get a kick out of this!

Coming across a simple and awesome hobby site called Dad's Big Plan, I have stumbled upon what is possibly one of the most challenging Batman quizzes I have ever laid eyes upon! Those dedicated to the mythos and the comics will probably have no trouble breezing through this test... But how much DO you know about The Caped Crusader and his world? Trust me, this test wasn't easy, and I follow The Dark Knight and his legend with a passion. Take note, you only have 15 minutes to finish the quiz. Don't take too long to think or search for an answer... Or time will run out faster than you think!

Thing you're a detective and a big Batman fan? Click the symbol or here to TAKE THE QUIZ!

Truly, this is a quiz only the GODDAMN BATMAN would love! Thanks goes to Dad's Big Plan for the feature, and Sporcle.com for hosting this tough Batquiz!

On related news, people in The Philippines are in for a treat, as Batman: the Dark Knight writer/ artist and comic book talent David Finch is coming to Manila! Fans living or visiting the RP shouldn't miss this one, and I will be there (Timzster) along with my compatriots from Gotham PH and Gotham Madness, cosplaying as characters from the Batman universe! Promotions start on the afternoon of March 3rd (today) at Fully Booked's branch at Bonifacio High Street. Mr. Finch himself will be present to meet, greet, and sign for fans on March 11, 12, and 13! For more details, visit the David Finch microsite over at Fully Booked.com!

Mark Millar may go to the Philippines for Supercrooks #1 signing

It's breaking news for Mark Millar fans, especially those looking forward to a visit from the man behind The Ultimates and KickAss in their own respective countries.

Via his own website Millarworld and a news scoop in Bleeding Cool, the Scottish born comic book writer has set up a competition wherein he will travel to any location in the world for a signing of his upcoming new book Supercrooks #1... Provided that store orders the most copies of said comic book. Stores in Ireland and New York City are up in the lead for Millar himself to pay a visit. However, the big cheese and top qualifier to get the man himself is a store located right here at home... The Philippines!

That's right, Mark Millar may make the trip to Manila, and things are holding up so far for Filipino fan hopefuls who are looking forward to his potential visit. Bleeding Cool even used an image of just how the comic book store scene looks in the RP above... with a certain fellow blogger friend I know who's actually in the image! For more on the story, check out the source posts at BC and Millar World!

The WWFX Champions Showcase Tour 2012 in Manila!

This Friday, Wrestling fans in the Philippines will be seeing some of sports-entertainment's finest gracing our very shores!

Just like the poster says, on February 4th, 2012, some of Wrestling's finest and familiar faces will be gracing the SMART Araneta Center, when World Wrestling Fan Xperience arrives and presents the WWFX Champions Showcase Tour 2012! See the likes of former WWE Stars such as John Morrison, Carlito, M.V.P, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Masters, Rhino, and former WWE Divas like Jillian Hall and Melina, as they invade the SMART Araneta Coliseum and do what they do best for the fans and viewers of sports entertainment! Check out the official press release after the jump!

The Walking Dead gets renewed for 3rd Season!

Rejoice, Walking Dead fans! With the buzz and awesome fan reception given to the first two episodes of the second season of The Walking Dead, AMC has broke out the news that a 3rd season is confirmed and will make its way soon after all 13 episodes of the current season ends! This is BIG and EXCITING news for fans of Robert Kirkman's epic and ongoing zombie comic series, as this will give viewers a chance to see more things reimagined from the source material into television. Granted, season two of The Walking Dead has only aired two episodes, and the TV series has more or less drastically departed in so many ways from the events depicted in the books. However, it still retains the core theme and story of survival and tension, as a group of survivors led by officer Rick Grimes desperately search for some form of hope or humanity left amidst the zombie apocalypse that has all but destroyed any sense of civilization left in the world.

Here's the official press release from AMC after the jump. Thanks goes to Slash Film for the post and Update!

The Goddamn Batman, ToyCon, and the Back2Beatdown Tournament...

Two weekends ago on June 18 and 19, I attended the 10th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention. It was an exhilarating experience, chalk full of fellow hobbyists and like minded individuals who share the passion of collecting and gathered to trade and showoff their collections to one another. Cosplaying was the other main highlight of the show, and for both days I went on ahead and took on the challenge of cosplaying as my childhood comic book hero - Batman. To say that the "Goddamn Batman" attended both days by himself and alongside the Justice League is an achievement on its own, and I had loads of fun checking out toys, comics, games, and other goodies while I scurried around three halls as the Caped Crusader.

The folks at Back2Gaming have a feature on a their "Back2Beatdown" fighting game tournament of which I participated in on Day One... dressed as the Goddamn Batman. Playing Super Street Fighter IV on their Xbox 360 set up at the B2G/ GameOps booth, I went through numerous challengers and battles just to make it to the finals, and what was initially just entering a tourney in ToyCon for fun turned into a full fledged victory... Clad as The Dark Knight for that matter! You can check out the feature article here as written by my pal Billy. Additionally, I participated on their recent podcast session about the ToyCon, which you can find here or download via this link!

For more details about my adventure and the ToyCon itself can be found at my other blog, which includes the first part of my video coverage, so be sure to check it out when you can!

It's Official: Playstation In The RP!

As the slogan said - "It's Official".

On the morning of March 27, 2010, I trekked over to the Glorietta 4 Activity Center, nestled in the heart of the Ayala Mall establishment. Inside was not just an event that called for simple presentations and stage performances, but rather a launching event that was long overdue... and possibly one of the finest moments local gamers in attendance have ever witnessed.

At long last, Playstation has officially hit the Philippines!

It's a known fact that the PS3 and PSP have been out for long time already, but this event marks the beginning of a everything official, expanding Sony's local market and opening new doors for potential markets that have yet to witness the power and entertainment that Playstation products can offer. Being an avid gamer and Sony console enthusiast myself, I wasted no time to get into the grind and join my peers in the gaming community, especially since I had to cover the event too! I met up with friends like G, Mark, Billy, Relly, Jomz, Vince, Lance, and plenty of others prior and during the launch itself, so all was good and dandy.

Sometime after lunch, the program finally started, and representatives from Sony Asia talked and presented the power that is Playstation, introducing the console to the press and public with a brief history, description, Q & A time, and finally, trailers of the latest PS3 products games out right now, with highlights on Final Fantasy XIII and God Of War III!

To excite the crowd even more, a handful of cosplayers dressed as Kratos, Sackboy, and the FFXIII gang, and everyone was off to a great start on the show floor! Afterwards, the entire activity area was open to the public, and people were allowed to try out PS3s and PSPs set up several booths, all displayed in powerful Bravia HDTVs!

Overall, the event was pretty good than I expected, and with tournaments lined up for the second and final day, it's a good time for gaming to make its mark and be on the local RP scene. Welcome Playstation!

Sony Playstation Gets Official In The RP!

Sony has already sent a lot of Playstation 3 owners over the edge with lots of A-List game releases this month, but the excitement hasn't stopped there, especially for us residents of the Republic of the Philippines!

As announced in the radio and web, coming next weekend will be the first Official Playstation Event, to be held at the Glorietta Activity Center on March 27 and 28! Everything you know about Sony's Playstation brand - from the next generation Playstation 3 entertainment system to the handheld wonder that is the Playstation Portable, will be showcased in the grounds, and with band performances, Cosplay activities, games, and prizes in store, every Playstation fan and owner out there is encouraged to attend! Don't miss this one!

For more details, check out Sony Playstation Philippines Official Facebook Launch Page, or the official Sony Playstation Philippines Microsite!

Farewell, Madam President...

I woke up to the news, shocked and utterly devastated like many, and the only comfort I can find is that she is no longer suffering from illness and finally at peace.:(



Cory Aquino was just a simple woman, who rose to the challenge of leadership when the Philippines needed one the most. Before and after the events of the 1986 EDSA Revolution, she spearheaded the examples of vigilance, prayer, and determination to give the Filipino people hope and God in their lives. I was just a little kid back then, too naive to understand the events unfolding at that time, but I knew she was a good person at heart, and her influence eventually led to the rise of democracy in the Philippines.

Many thought of her actions as naive and temporary, but this undaunted and strong-willed woman trekked on and never gave in to the whims of critics, leading the fight against elements ailing the country such as corruption. Even after her presidency, she continued to be an advocate of peace and human rights, retiring back to her position as an ordinary citizen, yet answering the call of the people when they needed her again. She was a pillar of strength... and a woman who will always be remembered not only in the Philippines, but around the world.

There will be several tributes, prayer vigils, and masses held for the late former president of our country, but I can think of no better way to honor this brave and inspiring woman other than this:



Another Tribute I found was this (song by Gary Valenciano):



It was a full life... and a life lived well. Rest In Peace Madam President Cory Aquino, and thank you for everything.:(